Are You Happy with Your Job?

What does happiness in the workplace look like? OCG Recruitment Consultant, Eloise Gantuangco, looks to answer that question and provides some helpful advice for those looking for more greener pastures.

What does it mean to be happy with your job? To be ‘engaged’?

There’s been plenty of studies on how to be happy at work.
The general conclusion is that you need to feel challenged, have a sense of
progression, security, and autonomy, and have friends in the workplace. Whilst
these are all crucial, for me it’s more about a sense of belonging. Do you
believe in what your employer stands for, and what they do?

Across my career, I’ve worked for several businesses and agencies,
all with different values and ideals. I’ve found that employers can sometimes struggle
with finding a balance between achieving their bottom line and doing the right
thing. However, it wasn’t until I started with OCG that I truly appreciated the
benefit of working for an employer who shares values that you genuinely believe
in.

Being a Careermaker

Right from day one, I knew working at OCG would be
different. Their training was set up to provide new Recruiters with an understanding
of how important OCG’s
values are and the purpose that links them all together; to be
Careermakers.

I’ve found that when an organisation leads their training
with a focus on their culture, values, and purpose, this sets the tone for the
way their employees engage other people. Those values are reflected in how they
represent their employer and conduct their work. Now that I work for an
organisation which encourages and empowers me to do the right thing, I value
what I do and have a purpose to fulfil.

Understanding Your
Values

Some of our values here at OCG include showing genuine care
to our stakeholders and to always ‘do the right thing’. As a Recruiter, these
values are important to me as they enable me to do my best work. Unfortunately,
some people are working in environments which don’t align with their own
values. If you’re in that position and you’re not happy with your job, don’t
let inaction make things worse. However, before you make a decision on what to
do, you need to work out what your own values are, and how you want them to be
reflected in your workplace. What do you like and dislike about what you do?
What’s most important to you when it comes to your job?

Once you understand what makes you happy and engaged at
work, you need conclude which course of action is the best option for you. Can
your workplace change or do you need to move on? Take your concerns to your
Manager and give them the chance to try and rectify the problems. If you’re
still dissatisfied with your work, then it’s time to find help with securing a
better job.

Engaging a Recruitment Agency is a fantastic way to ensure
your next role will be perfectly suited for you. That said, not every Recruitment
Agency’s culture will align perfectly with your values and be a good fit for
your career. So, it’s important you do your research and look at what drives
their organisation. Look up their company website and read their About Us; what
do their values and mission tell you about them? Next, check out their social
media channels and look them up online; what do other people say working with
them is like?

The Importance of
Honesty

Any benefit you would gain from working with a great
Recruitment Consultant will quickly diminish if you’re not open and honest with
them. Share your career aspirations and reservations, be honest about your work
history and experience, and tell your Recruiter what you want. As Recruiters,
we get to know what our clients, their teams, and environments are like, so we
can assess whether there is a good cultural fit between you and them. If you’re
not entirely open and honest with your Recruiter, you risk securing a role
which isn’t right for you in a company that might not be the best fit. So, if
you want to avoid more stress, dissatisfaction, and disappointment, honesty
really is the best policy.

Closing Thoughts

With the arrival of 2017, many employers have fantastic
opportunities waiting for the right people as they look to grow their businesses.
As OCG Recruitment Consultants, we’re here to do the right thing for you. If
you’re not happy with where you are and want to find something better, don’t
hesitate to contact
me today and find out where OCG could take your career next.